Vanuatu Pacific

Six new provincial community climate centres have been established in Vanuatu to provide crucial weather information to local authorities.

The Vanuatu Forest Industry Limited is a Vanuatu company and not a Chinese company, according to China's Embassy in Port Vila.

Houses on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island have been destroyed in Tropical Cyclone Lola and roads blocked by fallen trees, a resident says. Audio

Tropical cyclone Lola has cut off communications with the Penama province since last night as it makes landfall on the northern islands, says Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai. Audio

Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office said red alerts had been issued for two more provinces as the category 5 cyclone approaches the eastern islands.

Vanuatu's Minister of Climate Ralph Regenvanu has called for the establishment of a Global Commission on Fossil Fuels.